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How Unsanitary is it to Kiss Your Pet on the Mouthhttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75959-How-Unsanitary-is-it-to-Kiss-Your-Pet-on-the-Mouth&goto=newpost
Mon, 20 May 2019 17:26:29 GMThttps://www.vogue.in/content/how-unsanitary-is-it-to-kiss-your-pet-on-the-mouth/
We were curious about where science stood on this behaviour, so we consulted experts to find out how bad it really is to let your pet lick your face..............

We were curious about where science stood on this behaviour, so we consulted experts to find out how bad it really is to let your pet lick your face..............

]]>GroomerTALK Coordinatorhttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75959-How-Unsanitary-is-it-to-Kiss-Your-Pet-on-the-Mouthhttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75958-Want-a-Pet-Dog-It-s-All-in-Your-Genes&goto=newpost
Mon, 20 May 2019 17:25:11 GMThttps://in.mashable.com/science/3518/want-a-pet-dog-its-all-in-your-genes
The relationship between humans and dogs goes a long way back, and are considered to be the first animals to ever be domesticated. Over time, they’ve become really common...

The relationship between humans and dogs goes a long way back, and are considered to be the first animals to ever be domesticated. Over time, they’ve become really common pets around the world. And now, a new study reveals that your genes decide if you will end up getting a dog or not.

The study involved examining the heritability of dog ownership from a sample space of 35,035 pairs of twins from the Swedish Twin Registry. This would help the researchers narrow down on what factors determine if a person has a higher liking for pets or not. Studying twins is a common method of isolating the effects of the environment and our genes on our biology an behaviour. Identical twins share a major chunk of their entire genome and hence studying the concordance within pairs with dog ownership can reveal whether genetics play a role in owning a dog..........

Owning a pet increases human interaction and combats the increasing health concerns around loneliness, prompting some researchers Tuesday to suggest the government should do more to encourage it.

Researchers released new data Tuesday that show about 40% of people support a government push to increase interaction with pets. The research was presented at the first Summit on Social Isolation and Companion Animals by Mars Petcare and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute. Mars Petcare even gives consumers tips on how to convince government officials to make their cities more pet friendly.

Loneliness is as dangerous to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to one researcher. That makes it a health concern on par with obesity. ................

]]>GroomerTALK Coordinatorhttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75922-The-Cutest-Cat-Breeds-as-KittensNeglectful Pet Owners or Owners Leaving Pets in Cars Face BIG Fineshttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75916-Neglectful-Pet-Owners-or-Owners-Leaving-Pets-in-Cars-Face-BIG-Fines&goto=newpost
Tue, 14 May 2019 18:00:14 GMTAustralia news story. Fines in US$ mentioned are $2200 to 2600 US.
Big Fines Being Considered For Canberra People Who Neglect Their Pets
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Most pet owners never want to intentionally want to hurt their animals....

Australia news story. Fines in US$ mentioned are $2200 to 2600 US.

Big Fines Being Considered For Canberra People Who Neglect Their Pets

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Most pet owners never want to intentionally want to hurt their animals. Even stepping on their foot accidentally sends people into fits of sadness because that look they give you is heartbreaking enough.

But animal lovers in the Australian Capital Territory will soon be under pressure to ensure their pet's feelings aren't hurt.

New laws are being considered this week that could see owners heavily fined if they don't toe the line.

Some of the rules include a limit on the number of dogs you're allowed to walk in public at any given time (which will be three), as it will hopefully improve safety and limit dog attacks.

You could cop a $3,750 fine if you don't provide sufficient shelter, grooming and exercise for your animal as well. So if your pet isn't allowed in the house then you better get a roof over its head.

People who leave their pet locked inside a car will now be at the mercy of passers by because they'll be able to smash the window to ensure the animal is okay. In addition to a smashed window, you'll also get a $3,200 fine.

The laws would make it the first time in Australia that an animal would legally be considered a 'sentient being' and owners would be responsible for their wellbeing.

While they've always been in charge of the animal's feelings and welfare, this wording will make it legally binding.

ACT City Services Minister Chris Steel said: "The science tells us that animals are sentient. I know with my dog he gets very excited when we're about to go on a run.

"All animals should have a good quality of life, and we want to strengthen our laws to ensure that all animals are respected and properly cared for in the ACT.

"We know that Canberrans really value and care for the welfare animals in our community and our Government is moving to strengthen protections for the welfare of animals and our approach to animal cruelty."

Hopefully these laws take us one step closer to ensuring animals across the ACT are safe and happy. There's nothing worse than seeing an animal in pain or distress and if this legislation stops just one dog or cat or something experiencing that then we can all be happy.

And Romeo, the Staffordshire bull terrier, was more than yappy to help.

His anonymous donation helped save the life of the other dog – and now the two pets have met for the first time..............

]]>GroomerTALK Coordinatorhttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75903-Staffordshire-Bull-Terrier-Provides-TransfusionWhat to Do If You or Your Dog are Bitten by Snakehttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75902-What-to-Do-If-You-or-Your-Dog-are-Bitten-by-Snake&goto=newpost
Mon, 13 May 2019 17:23:59 GMThttps://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/05/13/npr-how-you-and-your-dog-can-avoid-snake-bikes-and-what-to-do-if-you-get-bitten
It was a warm, wet winter this year across much of the United States. In most states, this means more greenery, more rabbits,...

It was a warm, wet winter this year across much of the United States. In most states, this means more greenery, more rabbits, more rodents and more snakes — which raises the risk of snake bites for humans and their canine companions.

Biologist Gerad Fox is standing next to a loud rattlesnake. "Right now he's in a classic strike posture, very defensive," says Fox. "The rattle is a warning, saying, 'Back off. I'm dangerous. You should leave me alone.' "

Fox teaches biology classes at Loma Linda University in California and also runs rattlesnake avoidance training classes for dogs.

I took my dog, Baxter, to one of these classes, where he learned how to recognize the sight and scent of snakes as a danger to avoid.

"Snakes are part of our ecosystem and deserve to be there," says Fox. They don't want to hurt us, he explains, but if you or your dog stumble on one by mistake, they will bite.

"Rattlesnakes can bite multiple times. They have a large reservoir of venom," says Fox.

Every year, an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 people get bitten in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only about five of those people die. The CDC says the number of deaths would be much higher if people didn't seek medical care as soon as possible..................

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Mon, 13 May 2019 17:17:17 GMThttps://people.com/pets/bear-bribes-guard-dog-bone-dig-through-trash/
A Canadian dog owner was left dumbfounded recently after he realized that a wild animal may have outsmarted him to gain access to his trash.
Jesse Jordan, of Northern...

A Canadian dog owner was left dumbfounded recently after he realized that a wild animal may have outsmarted him to gain access to his trash.

Jesse Jordan, of Northern Ontario, has had his dog Brickleberry a.k.a. Brick for one year, raising him as his own after the pup’s mom died three days after she birthed a litter of ten.

Though the mastiff/hound/part Beagle mutt looks cuddly, Jordan was hoping to enlist his pet as a guard dog to keep the bears away from his trash at night. One bear, however, clearly had another idea in mind.

In a series of tweets this week, Jordan revealed that his “idiot furry son” had successfully been bribed with a deer bone by a neighborhood bear on three separate occasions.

The bear, he claims, exchanged the bone treat for a little quality time through the family’s trash.

While the first encounter seemed like an accident and the second prompted Jordan to look into bear deterrents, by the third time, he tells PEOPLE he knew the bear was no dummy.

“I declared the bear my nemesis, which was probably pretty awkward for my dog to hear because as someone pointed out in the thread, it’s pretty clear that Brick is friends with this bear at this point,” Jordan jokingly says...................

]]>GroomerTALK Coordinatorhttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75900-Bear-Continuously-Bribes-Guard-Dog-So-It-Can-Dig-Through-Family-s-TrashFinding a Lost Cat: Unique Method from Japan Proves Effectivehttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75899-Finding-a-Lost-Cat-Unique-Method-from-Japan-Proves-Effective&goto=newpost
Mon, 13 May 2019 17:15:28 GMThttps://soranews24.com/2019/05/11/how-to-find-a-lost-cat-unique-method-from-japan-proves-to-be-surprisingly-effective/
Pet owners swear this unconventional technique works for lost dogs too.
We all know that cats love to look down on their...

Pet owners swear this unconventional technique works for lost dogs too.

We all know that cats love to look down on their human owners with disdain, but we never think they’re actually going to turn their tails up on us and leave, especially when we hold all the bargaining chips as their ever-loving carers who lavish them with pats, warmth, and never-ending bowls of food and water.

Still, despite all our love and affection, there are felines who are desperate to get out there and explore, and with little regard for the feelings of humans, they can be gone for hours, days, or weeks, without even stopping to consider the worry and concern they’re creating back home.

That’s what happened to Japanese Twitter user @charlie0816 recently, when their beloved cat escaped and didn’t return home for two days. However, this story has a happy ending, thanks to the use of an unusual method found on Twitter, which @charlie0816 now wants to share with pet owners around the world.

“My cat escaped two days ago and didn’t return, but somebody on Twitter said, ‘Talking to cats in the neighbourhood and saying to them, ‘If you see my cat, please tell it to come home’ is an effective technique.’ So last night, I went to the local convenience store and gave it a try by speaking to the stray cats there, and then this morning our cat returned to the front of our house. Um…is it seriously this effective?”..........................

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Mon, 13 May 2019 17:12:46 GMThttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dog-amazing-doesnt-her-dog-042238891.html
As news reports surface of people attempting to claim, pigs, peacocks, snakes and all manner of livestock as either service animals or emotional support animals; it seems...

As news reports surface of people attempting to claim, pigs, peacocks, snakes and all manner of livestock as either service animals or emotional support animals; it seems the public has had enough. The truly Mighty warriors who need service animals are frustrated as people make a mockery out of legitimate service animals, but these phony animals also place real service animals who have undergone hours of extensive training at extreme costs of both time and money under unfair scrutiny, and at times can place both the owner and service animal in possible danger.

To be clear, the American With Disabilities Act has extremely well defined statutes on what is considered a service animal (it must be a dog, or in rare cases a miniature horse) and what this entails. This is not an opportunity for you to try to get Fi-Fi to be your accessory and go shopping with you, eat lunch at your table, stay in your hotel while you relax on the beach and fly with you on vacation. In fact, it means precisely none of these things............

]]>GroomerTALK Coordinatorhttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75898-My-Dog-is-Amazing-But-That-Doesn-t-Make-Her-a-Service-DogWhy a goat may make the perfect pethttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75893-Why-a-goat-may-make-the-perfect-pet&goto=newpost
Sun, 12 May 2019 21:59:46 GMThttps://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/05/12/kidding-around/1132702001/
The New York Times style section declared 2017 the Year of the Goat, and TheOutline.com, a website that tracks internet trends, named goats the “hottest cultural trend” of...

The New York Times style section declared 2017 the Year of the Goat, and TheOutline.com, a website that tracks internet trends, named goats the “hottest cultural trend” of 2018. Will 2019 be the year that goats join dogs, cats and parrots in the small pantheon of animals that have made the leap from wild to domesticated?

Traditional pets clearly don’t need to worry about being displaced just yet by these adorable horned and hoofed creatures, but goats are making inroads. According to the American Goat Society, the number of registered Nigerian Dwarf goats — one of the breeds most recommended as pets because of their small size — grew about 8 percent between 2014 and 2017.

If the current goat craze had a Big Bang moment, it was in the spring of 2016 on a farm in Oregon, where the idea of goat yoga (doing yoga while goats roam around you and sometimes on you) was born. Goat yoga went viral, and soon there were many offshoots, including golf with goats and a Goatel, an Oregon retreat center offering various forms of goat therapy. There are YouTube channels devoted to quirky goat videos, including those starring Pismo and Goatee, a pair of surfing goats in California (yes, they actually surf). Instagram has made minor celebrities out of many goats (some accounts have hundreds of thousands of followers), partly by dressing them up in outrageously cute outfits...............

We are not suggesting anyone do this but as this is a pet industry website and we are all dog lovers, interesting that a dog product is involved and there has already been enough support from the medical community studies are underway.

]]>GroomerTALK Coordinatorhttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75886-Dog-Medicine-Cures-Man-s-Terminal-CancerWoman and Pet Cat Escape Sinking Carhttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75883-Woman-and-Pet-Cat-Escape-Sinking-Car&goto=newpost
Sat, 11 May 2019 23:26:17 GMThttps://whdh.com/news/woman-and-pet-cat-escape-sinking-car-in-blackstone/
BLACKSTONE, MASS. (WHDH) - Blackstone firefighters are investigating after a woman drove her car into a small body of water Saturday.
Emergency crews from several towns...

BLACKSTONE, MASS. (WHDH) - Blackstone firefighters are investigating after a woman drove her car into a small body of water Saturday.

Emergency crews from several towns arrived at an area near the Animal Arts Pro Dog Grooming shop on Main Street for reports of a car in the water.

The woman, whose name was not released, was able to escape the sinking car with her pet cat without help.

They were not injured.

The car has been pulled out of the water.

]]>GroomerTALK Coordinatorhttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75883-Woman-and-Pet-Cat-Escape-Sinking-CarStop Trying to Make Your Own Cat Foodhttps://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?75875-Stop-Trying-to-Make-Your-Own-Cat-Food&goto=newpost
Fri, 10 May 2019 15:31:47 GMThttps://gizmodo.com/stop-trying-to-make-your-own-cat-food-1834619991
People who use homemade cat food—based on recipes from books and the internet—to feed their precious felines may be inadvertently harming them, suggests a new study out this...

People who use homemade cat food—based on recipes from books and the internet—to feed their precious felines may be inadvertently harming them, suggests a new study out this week. The study’s authors found that all of the nearly 100 recipes they examined had at least one glaring dietary flaw. In some cases, they even contained dangerous ingredients that can make cats seriously sick.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis scrutinized 114 cat food recipes found on the internet and in cookbooks, using software to estimate their nutritional content. Then they compared the content of these recipes to the dietary guidelines for healthy adult cats created by the National Research Council, a well-trusted source on dog and cat nutrition.............